Learning Support Assistant (for SEN pupils)

Learning Support Assistant – Overview

Jesmond Park Academy, part of The Gosforth Group, offers a Learning Support Assistant role for the multi‑academy trust. This post attracts a Living Wage supplement, bringing the hourly rate to no less than £13.45.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students in accessing the full curriculum within classrooms at all times.
• Work with a diverse range of student needs, including medical, SEN and EAL.
• Collate and communicate with SENCO, Assistant SENCO, HLTA’s, teachers, parents, and other professionals to maximise pupils’ achievement and progress.
• Establish constructive relationships with students, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Implement 1:1 and small‑group interventions and contribute to the overall student support team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience as a teaching assistant or similar role in primary or secondary school.
• Excellent track record of improving student skills through individual and group work.
• Knowledge of professional standards for teaching assistants and effective TA deployment.
• High levels of literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other relevant pre‑employment checks.
• Reference checks will be conducted before interviews.

Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All recruitment and selection practices reflect the Trust’s safeguarding commitment.

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